Special Needs and Inclusive Education in Iceland with a school visitÂ


Building inclusive, creative, and strength-based learning environments.
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Discover how to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and build student confidence through creativity. This 7-day course in Iceland equips educators with tools to support diverse needs, focusing on strengths, collaboration, and community. Explore Iceland’s holistic education system, discover creative strategies, and exchange best practices with European colleagues.Â
This course empowers educators to create inclusive learning environments by celebrating students’ strengths and abilities. Through creative projects, educators learn how to support well-being, build confidence, and encourage student participation. Led by Rachel Bennett, a British specialist in inclusive education with over 25 years of experience, the course combines practical activities with reflection to help participants develop strategies for inclusive teaching. Activities explore communication techniques, community collaboration, and creative approaches to enhance accessibility. Participants visit Icelandic schools to observe inclusive practices and develop action plans tailored to their settings. With a focus on well-being, creativity, and cultural immersion, the course fosters an understanding of how inclusive strategies can promote growth and engagement for all learners.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Develop inclusive teaching strategies that celebrate student strengths.
- Explore creative approaches to promote accessibility and engagement.
- Build connections with families, students, and communities to foster inclusion.
- Apply tools to support well-being, confidence, and motivation in the classroom.
- Observe Iceland’s inclusive education practices through school visits.
- Design activities that encourage collaboration and social-emotional growth.
- Reflect on personal practices and create action plans for implementation.
- Build international partnerships to promote collaboration and support future Erasmus+ projects.
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METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT:
- Interactive workshops with ice-breakers, group discussions, and collaborative tasks.
- Practical sessions exploring creative tools, inclusive frameworks, and team-building exercises.
- Activities focused on enhancing communication, trust, and relationship-building with students and families.
- Reflection and brainstorming to adapt ideas for specific classroom needs.
- School visits to observe inclusive practices in Icelandic education.
- Networking and sharing good practices with international peers.
- Â Digital Collaboration to share resources and facilitate group reflections enhancing teamwork and digital literacy skills.
- Vision-planning workshops to outline steps for implementing inclusive strategies.
- Cultural activities, including hot tub visits and local experiences to enhance well-being.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE EDUCATION SECTOR:
This course offers learning opportunities for teachers and school staff across the education sector including: Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Adult education; Special Needs; Teaching assistants; School management; Vocational education; Higher education; and Student teachers.
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AS PART OF THE COURSE WE ALSO PROVIDE:
• Morning refreshments
• Cultural evening
• Visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs
• Course material
• Certificate of attendance
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING:
Join us on our own tailor-made local tour of amazing Iceland with our SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE TOUR PACKAGE for both participants and their families! A great way to enjoy the wonders of Iceland, network and get to know your new European friends.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Don’t miss out on our EXCLUSIVE PARTICIPANT DISCOUNT VOUCHERS for a brand new trendy hotel we work with close to our course centre!
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COURSE DATES:
23.03.2025 > 29.03.2025Â CONFIRMED
20.07.2025 > 26.07.2025Â CONFIRMED
24.08.2025 > 30.08.2025 CONFIRMED
05.10.2025 > 11.10.2025Â CONFIRMED
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COURSE PRICE:Â
595€ per participant
COURSE I.D. for Erasmus +:Â
4493102
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CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION FOR ERASMUS +:
Participants will receive:
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning Agreement and Evaluation Form
- Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.